The series based on the nationally renowned Winnipeg Comedy Festival features ten hours of stand-up comedy from some of North America’s best comedic talent. 2009’s version includes politically charged funnyman and viral video star Marc Maron, Whose Line Is It Anyway’s Kathryn Greenwood, ABC’s Shark Tank billionaire Kevin O’Leary, comedy circuit faves Tim Steeves and Bob Smith and oddball Kids in the Hall alum Kevin McDonald, who are just a handful of the hysterical performers who find the funny in specially themed episodes: Savings & Groans, The Holiday Show, Queer as Jokes, Cradle to the Grave and The Seven Deadly Sins.

Tune in August 1 at 10:00pm EST to CBC for Winnipeg Comedy Festival: Queer as Jokes

2010 Coming Soon!

(10 x 1-hour comedy series)

Original broadcaster: CBC

Awards

• Nomination: Canadian Comedy Awards — Taped Live Performance
• Nomination: Yorkton Short Film Festival Golden Sheaf Awards — comedy